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Yang Z, Nicholas J. Biologically significant interaction of human herpesvirus 8 viral interferon regulatory factor 4 with ubiquitin-specific protease 7. J Virol 2024; 98:e0025524. [PMID: 38752725 PMCID: PMC11237418 DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00255-24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024] Open
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Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), associated with Kaposi sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), and multicentric Castleman disease, encodes four interferon regulatory factor homologs, vIRFs 1-4, that interact with and inhibit various mediators of host-cell defense against virus infection. A cellular protein targeted by all the vIRFs is ubiquitin-specific protease 7 (USP7); while replication-modulatory and latently infected PEL-cell pro-viability phenotypes of USP7 targeting have been identified for vIRFs 1-3, the significance of the interaction of vIRF-4 with USP7 has remained undetermined. Here we show, through genetic ablation of the vIRF-4-USP7 interaction in infected cells, that vIRF-4 association with USP7 is necessary for optimal expression of vIRF-4 and normal HHV-8 replication. Findings from experiments on transfected and infected cells identified ubiquitination of vIRF-4 via K48-linkage and USP7-binding-associated suppression of vIRF-4 ubiquitination and, in infected cells, increased vIRF-4 expression. Analysis of IFN-I induction and associated signaling as a function of vIRF-4 and its interaction with USP7 identified a role of each in innate-immune suppression. Finally, activation via K63-polyubiquitination of the innate-immune signaling mediator TRAF3 was found to be suppressed by vIRF-4 in a USP7-binding-associated manner in infected cells, but not in transfected cells, likely via binding-regulated expression of vIRF-4. Together, our data identify the first examples of vIRF ubiquitination and a vIRF substrate of USP7, enhanced expression of vIRF-4 via its interaction with USP7, and TRAF3-inhibitory activity of vIRF-4. The findings address, for the first time, the biological significance of the interaction of vIRF-4 with USP7 and reveal a mechanism of vIRF-4-mediated innate-immune evasion and pro-replication activity via TRAF3 regulation. IMPORTANCE HHV-8 homologs of cellular interferon regulatory factors (IRFs), involved in host-cell defense against virus infection, interact in an inhibitory fashion with IRFs and other mediators of antiviral innate immunity. These interactions are of demonstrated or hypothesized importance for successful primary, productive (lytic), and latent (persistent) infection by HHV-8. While HHV-8 vIRF-4 is known to interact physically with USP7 deubiquitinase, a key regulator of various cellular proteins, the functional and biological significance of the interaction has not been addressed. The present study identifies the interaction as important for HHV-8 productive replication and, indeed, for vIRF-4 expression and reveals a new function of vIRF-4 via inhibition of the activity of TRAF3, a pivotal mediator of host-cell antiviral activity through activation of cellular IRFs and induction of type-I interferons. These findings identify potential targets for the development of novel anti-HHV-8 agents, such as those able to disrupt vIRF-4-USP7 interaction or vIRF-4-stabilizing USP7 activity.
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- Zunlin Yang
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Mun SJ, Cho E, Kim JS, Yang CS. Pathogen-derived peptides in drug targeting and its therapeutic approach. J Control Release 2022; 350:716-733. [PMID: 36030988 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Peptides, short stretches of amino acids or small proteins that occupy a strategic position between proteins and amino acids, are readily accessible by chemical and biological methods. With ideal properties for forming high-affinity and specific interactions with host target proteins, they have established an important niche in the drug development spectrum complementing small molecule and biological therapeutics. Among the most successful biomedicines in use today, peptide-based drugs show great promise. This, coupled with recent advances in synthetic and nanochemical biology, has led to the creation of tailor-made peptide therapeutics for improved biocompatibility. This review presents an overview of the latest research on pathogen-derived, host-cell-interacting peptides. It also highlights strategies for using peptide-based therapeutics that address cellular transport challenges through the introduction of nanoparticles that serve as platforms to facilitate the delivery of peptide biologics and therapeutics for treating various inflammatory diseases. Finally, this paper describes future perspectives, specific pathogen-based peptides that can enhance specificity, efficiency, and capacity in functional peptide-based therapeutics, which are in the spotlight as new treatment alternatives for various diseases, and also presents verified sequences and targets that can increase chemical and pharmacological value.
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- Seok-Jun Mun
- Department of Bionano Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul 04673, Republic of Korea; Center for Bionano Intelligence Education and Research, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionano Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul 04673, Republic of Korea; Center for Bionano Intelligence Education and Research, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionano Technology, Hanyang University, Seoul 04673, Republic of Korea; Institute of Natural Science & Technology, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Bionano Intelligence Education and Research, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea; Department of Molecular and Life Science, Hanyang University, Ansan 15588, Republic of Korea.
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Wang Z, Han L, Chen H, Zhang S, Zhang S, Zhang H, Li Y, Tao H, Li J. Sa12b Improves Biological Activity of Human Degenerative Nucleus Pulposus Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Severe Acid Environment by Inhibiting Acid-Sensitive Ion Channels. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:816362. [PMID: 35178382 PMCID: PMC8845463 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.816362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sa12b is a wasp peptide that can inhibit acid-sensitive ion channels (ASICs). The biological effects of nucleus pulposus mesenchymal stem cells (NP-MSCs) have not been investigated. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of Sa12b on the biological activity of NP-MSCs through ASICs in the acidic environment of intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD). In this study, NP-MSCs were isolated from the nucleus pulposus (NP) in patients who underwent lumbar disc herniation surgery, identified by flow cytometry and tertiary differentiation, and cultured in vitro in an acidic environment model of IVDD with a pH of 6.2. Proliferation, and apoptosis were observed after different Sa12b concentrations were added to P2 generation NP-MSCs. The Ca2+ influx was detected using flow cytometry and laser confocal scanning microscopy, and qPCR was used to detect the relative expression of stem cell–associated genes (Oct4, Nanog, Jag1, and Notch1), the relative expression of extracellular matrix (ECM)–associated genes (collagen II, aggrecan, and SOX-9), and the relative expression of genes encoding ASICs (ASIC1, ASIC2, ASIC3, and ASIC4). Western blotting was used to detect the protein expression of collagen II and aggrecan in different treatment groups. Cells isolated and cultured from normal NP were spindle-shaped and adherent, and they exhibited expansion in vitro. Flow cytometry results showed that the cells exhibited high expression of CD73 (98.1%), CD90 (97.5%), and CD105 (98.3%) and low expression of HLA-DR (0.93%), CD34 (2.63%), and CD45 (0.33%). The cells differentiated into osteoblasts, adipocytes, and chondrocytes. According to the International Society for Cellular Therapy criteria, the isolated and cultured cells were NP-MSCs. With an increase in Sa12b concentration, the cell proliferation rate of NP-MSCs increased, and the apoptosis rate decreased significantly, reaching the optimal level when the concentration of Sa12b was 8 μg/μl. When the Sa12b concentration was 8 μg/μl and contained the ASIC non-specific inhibitor amiloride, the Ca2+ influx was the lowest, followed by that when the Sa12b concentration was 8 μg/μl. The Ca2+ influx was the highest in the untreated control group. qPCR results showed that as the concentration of Sa12b increased, the relative expression of Oct4, Nanog, Jag1, Notch1, collagen II, aggrecan, and SOX-9 increased, while that of ASIC1, ASIC2, ASIC3, and ASIC4 decreased. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). In conclusion, Sa12b can improve the biological activity of NP-MSCs in severely acidic environments of the intervertebral disc by reducing Ca2+ influx via AISC inhibition and, probably, the Notch signaling pathway. This study provides a new approach for the biological treatment of IVDD. Inhibition of AISCs by Sa12b may delay IVDD and improve low back pain.
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- Ziyu Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Spine Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Hui Tao, ; Jie Li,
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
- *Correspondence: Hui Tao, ; Jie Li,
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Gu C, Li P, Liu W, Zhou Y, Tan W. The role of insulin in transdifferentiated hepatocyte proliferation and function in serum-free medium. J Cell Mol Med 2019; 23:4165-4178. [PMID: 30950200 PMCID: PMC6533558 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.14303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Transdifferentiated hepatocytes are potential seeding cells for bioartificial liver (BAL) treatment, and it is important to obtain a sufficient number of functional hepatocytes in serum-free medium (SFM). Although insulin plays an essential role in promoting cell proliferation and metabolism, the functions of insulin in transdifferentiated cells remain poorly understood. Here, we found that 1.0 mg/L insulin significantly increased human-induced hepatocyte-like cells (hiHeps) proliferation and viability in SFM. The pro-proliferative effect of insulin on these cells occurred via augmented cyclin D1 expression that was mediated by activation of the Akt1/mTOR/p70S6K and Akt1/P53 pathways. Further studies revealed that insulin also enhanced the specific liver function of hiHeps in SFM. Additionally, Western blotting and siHNF1A transfection analysis showed that insulin increased the protein expression of Albumin (ALB) and UDP-glucuronosyltransferase1A1 (UGT1A1 ) in hiHeps via HNF1A. Finally, hiHep proliferation and the expression of specific genes were maintained during long-term passaging in SFM supplemented with 1.0 mg/L insulin. Collectively, our findings show that insulin promotes transdifferentiated hiHep proliferation and specific functional expression. These findings have important implications for the expansion of functional hiHeps prior to clinical applications of BALs.
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- Ce Gu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor EngineeringEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghaiP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor EngineeringEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghaiP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor EngineeringEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghaiP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor EngineeringEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghaiP. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor EngineeringEast China University of Science and TechnologyShanghaiP. R. China
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Yan L, Majerciak V, Zheng ZM, Lan K. Towards Better Understanding of KSHV Life Cycle: from Transcription and Posttranscriptional Regulations to Pathogenesis. Virol Sin 2019; 34:135-161. [PMID: 31025296 PMCID: PMC6513836 DOI: 10.1007/s12250-019-00114-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8), is etiologically linked to the development of Kaposi’s sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma, and multicentric Castleman’s disease. These malignancies often occur in immunosuppressed individuals, making KSHV infection-associated diseases an increasing global health concern with persistence of the AIDS epidemic. KSHV exhibits biphasic life cycles between latent and lytic infection and extensive transcriptional and posttranscriptional regulation of gene expression. As a member of the herpesvirus family, KSHV has evolved many strategies to evade the host immune response, which help the virus establish a successful lifelong infection. In this review, we summarize the current research status on the biology of latent and lytic viral infection, the regulation of viral life cycles and the related pathogenesis.
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- Lijun Yan
- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA
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- National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Frederick, MD, 21702, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Virology, College of Life Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China.
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Toptan T, Abere B, Nalesnik MA, Swerdlow SH, Ranganathan S, Lee N, Shair KH, Moore PS, Chang Y. Circular DNA tumor viruses make circular RNAs. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2018; 115:E8737-E8745. [PMID: 30150410 PMCID: PMC6140489 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1811728115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV) cause ∼2% of all human cancers. RNase R-resistant RNA sequencing revealed that both gammaherpesviruses encode multiple, uniquely stable, circular RNAs (circRNA). EBV abundantly expressed both exon-only and exon-intron circRNAs from the BamHI A rightward transcript (BART) locus (circBARTs) formed from a spliced BART transcript and excluding the EBV miRNA region. The circBARTs were expressed in all verified EBV latency types, including EBV-positive posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease, Burkitt lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and AIDS-associated lymphoma tissues and cell lines. Only cells infected with the B95-8 EBV strain, with a 12-kb BART locus deletion, were negative for EBV circBARTs. Less abundant levels of EBV circRNAs originating from LMP2- and BHLF1-encoding genes were also identified. The circRNA sequencing of KSHV-infected primary effusion lymphoma cells revealed a KSHV-encoded circRNA from the vIRF4 locus (circvIRF4) that was constitutively expressed. In addition, KSHV polyadenylated nuclear (PAN) RNA locus generated a swarm (>100) of multiply backspliced, low-abundance RNase R-resistant circRNAs originating in both sense and antisense directions consistent with a novel hyperbacksplicing mechanism. In EBV and KSHV coinfected cells, exon-only EBV circBARTs were located more in the cytoplasm, whereas the intron-retaining circBARTs were found in the nuclear fraction. KSHV circvIRF4 and circPANs were detected in both nuclear and cytoplasmic fractions. Among viral circRNAs tested, none were found in polysome fractions from KSHV-EBV coinfected BC1 cells, although low-abundance protein translation from viral circRNAs could not be excluded. The circRNAs are a new class of viral transcripts expressed in gammaherpesvirus-related tumors that might contribute to viral oncogenesis.
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- Tuna Toptan
- Hillman Cancer Center, Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Hillman Cancer Center, Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Division of Transplantation and Hepatic Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Division of Hematopathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Hillman Cancer Center, Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Hillman Cancer Center, Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213;
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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- Hillman Cancer Center, Cancer Virology Program, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213;
- Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Plant MicroRNAs in Cross-Kingdom Regulation of Gene Expression. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19072007. [PMID: 29996470 PMCID: PMC6073133 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19072007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of noncoding small RNAs, which play a crucial role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Recently, various reports revealed that miRNAs could be transmitted between species to mediate cross-kingdom regulation by integrating into a specific target gene-mediated regulatory pathway to exert relevant biological functions. Some scholars and researchers have observed this as an attractive hypothesis that may provide a foundation for novel approaches in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease. Meanwhile, others deem the mentioned results were obtained from a “false positive effect” of performed experiments. Here, we focus on several current studies concerning plant miRNA-mediated cross-kingdom regulation (from both fronts) and discuss the existing issues that need further consideration. We also discuss possible miRNA horizontal transfer mechanisms from one species to another and analyze the relationship between miRNA-mediated cross-kingdom regulation and coevolution during a long-term specific host–pathogen interaction.
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Hong Y, Huang X, An L, Ye H, Ma K, Zhang F, Xu Q. Overexpression of COPS3 promotes clear cell renal cell carcinoma progression via regulation of Phospho-AKT(Thr308), Cyclin D1 and Caspase-3. Exp Cell Res 2018; 365:163-170. [PMID: 29477618 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2018.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Revised: 01/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The third subunit of the COP9 signalosome (COPS3) is associated with cell proliferation and tumorigenesis process in cancer. The present study showed that the expression level of COPS3 was upregulated in malignant cell lines and COPS3 overexpression was related with clinical stage, T stage, historical grade. Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed that COPS3 may function as a prognostic factor for overall survival. CCK-8 and colony formation assays revealed that knockdown of COPS3 in ACHN and 786-O significantly impacted proliferation in vitro. In addition, flow cytometry showed that inhibition of COPS3 induced G0/G1 arrest and promoted apoptosis. COPS3 may promote kidney cancer progression by altering Phospho-AKT(Thr308), Cyclin D1 and Caspase-3 expression. Collectively, Our findings suggest that COPS3 may be a new potential target of ccRCC.
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- Yang Hong
- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- The Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Cha S, Kang MS, Seo T. KSHV vPK inhibits Wnt signaling via preventing interactions between β-catenin and TCF4. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2018; 497:381-387. [PMID: 29432739 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2018.02.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Viral factors interact with host cellular proteins, leading to dysregulation of signaling pathways. The Wnt pathway is known to participate in embryonic development and oncogenesis under dysregulation conditions. A downstream factor of the Wnt signaling pathway, β-catenin, activates T-cell factor (TCF)-dependent transcription, which contributes to cell proliferation and tumorigenesis. In this study, we demonstrated that viral protein kinase (vPK) encoded by Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus inhibits the Wnt signaling pathway without affecting nuclear localization and expression of β-catenin. Coimmunoprecipitation and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays revealed that vPK interacts with β-catenin, reducing the binding affinity on TCF binding regions as well as interactions of β-catenin with TCF4. Overexpression of vPK led to reduced mRNA expression of cyclin D1, a well-known transcriptional product of Wnt signaling, suggesting that vPK effectively regulates the host signaling pathway through direct interactions with cellular proteins.
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- Seho Cha
- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, 42 Hwangyeong-ro, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea.
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Watanabe T, Sugimoto A, Hosokawa K, Fujimuro M. Signal Transduction Pathways Associated with KSHV-Related Tumors. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2018; 1045:321-355. [PMID: 29896674 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-7230-7_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Signal transduction pathways play a key role in the regulation of cell growth, cell differentiation, cell survival, apoptosis, and immune responses. Bacterial and viral pathogens utilize the cell signal pathways by encoding their own proteins or noncoding RNAs to serve their survival and replication in infected cells. Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV), also known as human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8), is classified as a rhadinovirus in the γ-herpesvirus subfamily and was the eighth human herpesvirus to be discovered from Kaposi's sarcoma specimens. KSHV is closely associated with an endothelial cell malignancy, Kaposi's sarcoma, and B-cell malignancies, primary effusion lymphoma, and multicentric Castleman's disease. Recent studies have revealed that KSHV manipulates the cellular signaling pathways to achieve persistent infection, viral replication, cell proliferation, anti-apoptosis, and evasion of immune surveillance in infected cells. This chapter summarizes recent developments in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms used by KSHV to interact with the cell signaling machinery.
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- Tadashi Watanabe
- Department of Cell Biology, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cell Biology, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cell Biology, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cell Biology, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University, Kyoto, Japan.
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Wang YM, Gu ML, Meng FS, Jiao WR, Zhou XX, Yao HP, Ji F. Histone acetyltransferase p300/CBP inhibitor C646 blocks the survival and invasion pathways of gastric cancer cell lines. Int J Oncol 2017; 51:1860-1868. [PMID: 29075795 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.2017.4176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The histone acetyltransferases (HATs) adenovirus E1A-associated protein (p300) and CREB binding protein (CBP) serve as coactivators during a diverse assortment of cellular processes. In the present study, p300 and CBP were highly expressed in 5 gastric cancer (GC) cell lines (SGC‑7901, MKN45, MGC-803, BGC-823 and KATO III) compared with human normal gastric epithelial cell line (GES-1). C646, a selective inhibitor of p300 and CBP, inhibited cell viability and cell cycle and promoted cell apoptosis in all 5 GC cell lines. In addition, C646 suppressed the migration and invasion capability of the GC cell lines, except for the middle-differentiated SGC-7901 cell line. Furthermore, we detected the differential expression of corresponding oncogenic signalling molecules, such as c-Met, Akt, Bcl-2, Bax, cyclin D1, MMP7 and MMP9, in GC cells following C646 treatment. In conclusion, our results suggest that C646 inhibits the acetylation of histone H3 via inactivation of p300 and CBP, resulting in antineoplastic effects toward GC cells. Thus, the selective HAT inhibitor C646 could be a promising antitumour reagent for GC treatment.
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- Ya-Mei Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi, Shandong 276000, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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Yin H, Sheng Z, Zhang X, Du Y, Qin C, Liu H, Dun Y, Wang Q, Jin C, Zhao Y, Xu T. Overexpression of SOX18 promotes prostate cancer progression via the regulation of TCF1, c-Myc, cyclin D1 and MMP-7. Oncol Rep 2016; 37:1045-1051. [PMID: 27922675 DOI: 10.3892/or.2016.5288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
Abstract
Sex determining region Y (SRY)-box 18 (SOX18) gene encodes transcription factors that have been recently confirmed to be overexpressed in various human types of cancer and maintain the malignant behavior of cancer cells. However, the role and its potential function in prostate cancer (PCa) has not been demonstrated and the mechanisms of SOX18 involved in tumor progression remain largely unclear. In the present study, the expression of SOX18 was analyzed in 98 PCa and 81 adjacent non-tumor tissues using immunohistochemistry. The data showed that SOX18 was overexpressed in 72 of 98 (73.5%) PCa tissues compared with that in 28 of 81 (34.6%) non-tumor tissues. In addition, the expression of SOX18 was related with the clinical features of patients with PCa. To explore the potential role of SOX18 in PCa cells, Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), migration, invasion and xenograft assays were performed. Our data showed that knockdown of SOX18 decreased the proliferation, migration and invasion of PCa cells in vitro, in addition to the tumor growth in vivo. Markedly, SOX18 knockdown caused the decreased expression of TCF1, c-Myc, cyclin D1 and MMP-7. In conclusion, SOX18 was overexpressed in PCa and may regulate the malignant capacity of cells via the upregulation of TCF1, c-Myc, cyclin D1 and MMP-7.
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Affiliation(s)
- Huaqi Yin
- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University International Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Central Hospital of Qingdao City, Qingdao, P.R. China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, P.R. China
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Zwezdaryk KJ, Combs JA, Morris CA, Sullivan DE. Regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling by herpesviruses. World J Virol 2016; 5:144-154. [PMID: 27878101 PMCID: PMC5105047 DOI: 10.5501/wjv.v5.i4.144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2016] [Revised: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/06/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
Abstract
The Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway is instrumental in successful differentiation and proliferation of mammalian cells. It is therefore not surprising that the herpesvirus family has developed mechanisms to interact with and manipulate this pathway. Successful coexistence with the host requires that herpesviruses establish a lifelong infection that includes periods of latency and reactivation or persistence. Many herpesviruses establish latency in progenitor cells and viral reactivation is linked to host-cell proliferation and differentiation status. Importantly, Wnt/β-catenin is tightly connected to stem/progenitor cell maintenance and differentiation. Numerous studies have linked Wnt/β-catenin signaling to a variety of cancers, emphasizing the importance of Wnt/β-catenin pathways in development, tissue homeostasis and disease. This review details how the alpha-, beta-, and gammaherpesviruses interact and manipulate the Wnt/β-catenin pathway to promote a virus-centric agenda.
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